xxvi, 526 pages ; 24 cm

Includes index

PART. I. Nature of the constitution : The historical background -- The making of the constitution -- The philosophy of the constitution -- Outstanding features of our constitution -- Nature of the federal system -- Territory of the union -- Citizenship -- Fundamental rights and fundamental duties -- Directive principles of state policy -- Procedure for amendment -- PART. II. Government of the union : The union executive -- The union legislature -- PART. III. Government of the states: The state executive -- The state legislature -- The state of Jammu & Kashmir -- PART. VI. Administration of union territories : Administration of union territories and acquired territories -- PART. V. Local government : The new system of panchayats, municipalities and co-operative societies -- Panchayats -- Municipalities and planning committees -- PART. VI. Administration of special areas : Administration of scheduled and tribal areas -- PART. VII. The judicature : Organisation of the judiciary in general -- The supreme court -- The high court -- PART. VIII. The federal system : Distribution of legislative and executive powers -- Distribution of financial powers -- Administrative relations between the union and the states -- Inter-state relations -- Emergency provisions -- PART. IX. Miscellaneous : Rights and liabilities of the government and public servants -- The services and public service commissions -- Elections -- Minorities, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes -- Languages -- How to constitute has worked -- tables

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